Saturday 18 - 13:45
The BCP Group used its participation at GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 in Marrakech to present a structured transformation strategy built around digital banking, artificial intelligence, and financial inclusion across Africa. Over three days, the group brought together executives, subsidiaries, and technology partners to advance a unified model......
Researchers have identified a strong link between gut bacteria composition and the risk of melanoma returning after treatment, offering a new tool to guide clinical decisions before therapy begins. The findings show that specific microbial profiles in the intestine can predict cancer recurrence with accuracy ranging from 83 to 94 percent,......
Hedge funds have staged a sharp rebound in April, buying equities at one of the fastest rates on record after a difficult March marked by geopolitical tensions tied to Iran. Data from Goldman Sachs show that long short equity strategies gained 7.7 percent month to date, putting the industry on track for its strongest monthly performance in......
Turkey has raised concerns over the potential consequences of a reduced United States role in Europe’s security framework, warning that such a shift could destabilize the region if not carefully managed. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Hakan Fidan emphasized that discussions are ongoing among international partners on how......
The war between the United States and Iran has triggered a widening disruption in global chemical supply chains, with sulfur emerging as a critical bottleneck across multiple industries. As the conflict enters its seventh week, repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz have restricted access to one of the world’s most important transit......
Renewed restrictions by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying pressure on global commodity markets and accelerating gains in copper and silver prices. The measures follow an escalation in tensions with the United States, including a naval blockade on Iranian ports that took effect on April 13. The confrontation has disrupted a critical......
Autonomous vehicle startups have secured a record $21.4 billion across 34 deals by mid-April 2026, marking a sharp acceleration in funding driven by a small number of multi-billion-dollar rounds. The total already exceeds more than three times the $5.9 billion raised through 99 global deals in all of 2025, signaling a decisive shift in investor......
Cryptocurrency platforms are deploying autonomous artificial intelligence agents faster than traditional financial institutions, as continuous trading infrastructure accelerates automation across digital asset markets. A recent case study highlights how always-on systems in crypto enable a shift from basic AI assistants toward fully autonomous......
The war in Iran is reshaping global metal supply chains and forcing major producers to overhaul logistics. Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer and a key supplier of nickel and copper, has redirected all maritime shipments away from the Suez Canal. The company now routes exports around Africa, extending delivery times by......
A French soldier deployed in southern Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been killed, according to an official statement by Emmanuel Macron. The incident has heightened concerns about security conditions in the region and the risks faced by international forces on the ground. The soldier was serving within the United......
Australia and Japan have formalized a major defense agreement worth 10 billion Australian dollars, about 7 billion US dollars, to supply stealth frigates to the Australian navy. The deal marks Japan’s largest defense export since World War II and signals a shift in regional security cooperation. The agreement was signed in Melbourne......
Tools for Humanity, the company behind the World ID system backed by Sam Altman, has announced major integrations with Tinder, Zoom, and DocuSign as part of a broader push to counter deepfakes and AI driven fraud. The announcement was made during the “Lift Off” event in San Francisco, where the company introduced what it described......
China has branded Meta’s 2 billion dollar acquisition of AI startup Manus as a “conspiracy,” escalating tensions over one of the most sensitive cross border deals in artificial intelligence. The assessment came from China’s national security commission, a top level body chaired by Xi Jinping. According to reports,......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
